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Classic Politics

Provides a thought provoking series of seminars, courses and events that examine the role and impact of politics in society read more

Once the Aristocracy goes, the mob rages out of control. Can there be government by finger pointing, accusations and vengeance?

Mr. Lou Lumenick

​"The Best Man"

October 2016

Lights! Camera! Politics! Film Series

Fall 2017 Film Series: Season #5

Kicks off in October 2017 with the theme "The Revolution: People, Power & Politics". The First-Saturday of each month @ The Stephen Crane House - October, November & December - will feature an incredible classic film focusing on the influence of people, power and politics.

Saturday, October 7th 3:00pm

Saturday, November 4th at 3:00pm

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Saturday, December 2nd at 3:00pm

The Lights! Camera! Politics! Film Series provides a screening and discussion of feature films that emphasize a particular genre or theme each season. Sessions feature a Special Guest Presenter who provides "the back story", relevant historical production information and cinematic commentary about the film. Attendees participate in a post-screening reception while discussing each film and sharing their viewing experience.

The series is hosted at The Stephen Crane House located at 508 Fourth Avenue in Asbury Park. Home of the Asbury Park Historical Society. Each film is shown on the First Saturday afternoon of a scheduled 3-month period and starts at 3:00pm, Admission is free. Donations to the AP Little League and the Asbury Park Toy Drive are appreciated!

Past Series Features

SEASON #1 Fall 2015 - Society, Politics and the Social Conscience

They Won't Forget 1937 Warner Brothers

The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939 RKO Pictures

Imitation of Life 1959 Universal Pictures

SEASON # 2 Spring 2016 - The Hollywood Blacklist

Marty 1955 Hecht - Lancaster Productions

Raw Deal 1948 Edward Smalls Productions / Reliance Pictures Inc.

Wag The Dog 1997 Baltimore/New Line Cinema

SEASON # 3 Fall 2016 - The Presidential Election Scandal Series

All The President's Men 1976 Warner Brothers

The Best Man 1964 Millar/Turman Productions

Roman Holiday 1953 Paramount Pictures

SEASON # 4 Spring 2017- The City Never Sleeps: Politics, Influence and Corruption

Atlantic City 1980 International Cinema Corporation

The Phenix City Story 1955 Allied Artists Pictures

Chinatown 1974 Paramount Pictures

What happens when striking Welsh coalminers gain the support of the London LGBTQ community and they take on the Thatcher government?

Lights! Camera! Politics! is a Trademark of Ed JohnsonAP

When the revolution actually succeeds...then who becomes the established government and how do they govern?